Living in Wonder Lake, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wonder Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Wonder Lake has 4,292 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $94,655 (14% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $252,200.
Wonder Lake at a glance
- Population
- 4,292
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $94,655State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $252,200State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 99.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Wonder Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wonder Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wonder Lake the median home value is $252,200, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,778 a month in housing costs.
Wonder Lake median household income
The median household income in Wonder Lake is $94,655 and the income per person is $48,701. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Wonder Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,720
- Owner-occupied
- 99.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 0.4%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.62
Wonder Lake demographics
- Population
- 4,292
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 1,639
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wonder Lake ›
Education in Wonder Lake
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Wonder Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wonder Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Wonder Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Lake | 4,292 | $94,655 | $252,200 | — |
| Greenwood | 502 | $131,250 | $415,900 | $1,366 |
| McCullom Lake | 1,017 | $72,791 | $178,600 | $1,443 |
| Ringwood | 730 | $143,750 | $386,400 | $1,025 |
| Bull Valley | 1,269 | $191,250 | $477,900 | $3,501 |
| McHenry | 28,074 | $86,315 | $266,500 | $1,553 |
| Johnsburg | 6,386 | $121,023 | $328,300 | $1,128 |
| Woodstock | 26,147 | $82,758 | $245,700 | $1,212 |
| Richmond | 2,622 | $73,029 | $238,600 | $1,220 |
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What is the median household income in Wonder Lake, IL?
The median household income in Wonder Lake is $94,655, 14% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wonder Lake?
The median home value in Wonder Lake is $252,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Wonder Lake, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Wonder Lake?
The median age in Wonder Lake is 33.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Wonder Lake?
The average commute to work in Wonder Lake is 37 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wonder Lake?
The unemployment rate in Wonder Lake is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wonder Lake?
21.8% of adults in Wonder Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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